TERA release date announced.

Agree with iamtheoneneo, this is Aion with better graphics, im glad i had a beta weekend as i wont be buying/subbing the game.

Killing low level mobs take forever compared to other MMORPGs, which makes the game grindy imo.

Each to there own though, im sure the game will do well.
 
So it just looks like another typical korean grindfest with fees.

Too many better games coming out to waste my time with this one.
 
I wouldn't call it a grindfest, mobs are easy to kill and you can level quickly. I think they nerfed attack power for the 1st 20 levels because people were complaining it was too easy, but after that you can burn through to max level quickly. And there's none of the BS you see in some other MMO's, like grinding faction standings so you can get X loot, or progress Y story line quest...

There's always Guild Wars 2 though, which is so dynamic and casual that it hardly even exists.
 
I don't like the character art style much either tbh, but most of the mobs and environments are good. Its the combat system that really shines for me, especially in PvP. I was messing around in the last CBT playing Guild vs Guild, with ~20 people on each side, and it was good fun.
 
They have changed the starting area on the American version which means ours will more than likely follow.
The last Launch Feature has just been revealed!

Improved Early Play


We've fine-tuned your first sessions in TERA to deliver maximum action and get your journey off to a rapid start.

Tired of games that start you in an out-of-the-way village where the chieftain wants you to collect coconuts in the jungle? TERA's new playable prologue starts you right in the middle of the action: a beachhead under assault by demonic forces. It's not just a cutscene—you'll be fighting big-ass monsters within minutes, learning the controls as you go.

The thrills don’t stop when you leave the prologue behind. We’ve adjusted the storyline quests throughout the first 20 levels to challenge you as they reveal more of TERA's deep lore. The boss monsters in particular got upgrades they can't wait to test out...on you!
Feature at a Glance

Playable Prologue: You become part of a beach landing gone awry. Can you save your allies and prevent a military disaster?
Badder Bosses: New tactics and deadlier attacks from early-level foes. You'll earn those levels.
Quest Variety: Dozens of new quests that take TERA far beyond repetitive “hunt,” “gather,” and “deliver” tasks, and reveal the world’s rich history and cultures.
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Full open beta details
Only a couple of days are left before TERA heads into the open beta phase! Time for us to talk about everything you need to know about this test stage.

All servers for our open beta will open on Thursday, 19th of April at 3 pm CEST / GMT +2 and they will stay open until midnight CEST / GMT +2 on Tuesday, 24th of April 2012.

The following servers will be available during open beta:

Server 1: Velik – Type: PvE – Language: EN/EU
Server 2: Allemantheia – Type: PvE – Language: EN/EU
Server 3: Essenia – Type: PvP – Language: EN/EU
Server 4: Kaia – Type: PvE – Language: DE
Server 5: Elion – Type: PvP – Language: DE
Server 6: Elinu – Type: PvE – Language: FR
Server 7: Callida – Type: PvP – Language: FR
* The amount of servers and server types are subject to change for the head start and launch of TERA.

The level cap during open beta will be at level 32. Everyone is allowed to create 2 characters on each server. All characters will be deleted at the end of the open beta to prepare the servers for the pre character creation (name reservation) and head start for pre-order customers.

In case you want to take part in the next phase, be sure to visit our pre-order page and secure your copy!

How can I join the open beta?

Everyone who redeemed a key will be able to access the servers during open beta, this including CBT 1-5, single CBT keys, pre-order or full version keys and also sneak peek key users. In case you’re totally new to TERA and have no account or key redeemed so far, there is no need to worry, just follow the below listed steps:

1. Create an account for TERA or login into your existed account right here.

2. Click on the button “Enter Code” in the upper right corner.

3. Enter the following code: TERABETA

4. Click on Submit.

5. TERA has now been added to your game list, you can now click on the button “Download Game”.

6. This will download the launcher, in the launcher itself you need to login with your account details and after that the actual client download will happen.

7. Please be aware that you temporary need around 50 GB of free disk space. After the download and installation is complete the client will have a size of roughly 24 GB.

In case you already participated in previous test sessions you’ll just need to download the latest client version through the launcher as a patch.

We’ll release further information on the pre-character-creation (name reservation) and head start for pre-order customers soon.

The open beta is not under NDA, so you’ll be free to offer live streams, share impressions, screenshots and videos with everyone.

We hope you’ll enjoy the open beta of TERA!
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Patch notes
With the start of the open beta we’re also deploying a new client build. This build will be used for the open beta and head start of TERA, though there is a possibility for a small patch for the head start. If you played TERA during the last CBT you’ll need to download a patch of a size of around 4.5 GB.

First of all we would like to talk about some of the key features of this new client build*.

Main features and changes:

Changes on the level range for instanced dungeons (see complete change list)
New dungeons are now accessible (see complete change list)
A tool for dungeon group finding was added
Improved drop rates for dungeon boss monsters
Normal and Hard mode available for several dungeons (see complete change list)
Changes on consumables and consumable recipes
New tutorial added
Additional quest variety
Level progression tweaks
Daily Quests & Reputation system available which offer a wide variety of quest types
Accessories added (Hats & Masks)
New mounts are available
Green crystals added – Upgrade and customize your jewelry
Private store pets and boxes of mischief were removed
Improved trade broker system
New prologue video has been implemented
Changes on enchant system - penalty removal and other improvements
Adjustments of difficulty of named monsters on the Island of Dawn
From now on only superior items with a grade of 10 or above are sealed when dropped
Changes to the currency system - Gold, silver and copper are now displayed
Improved and increased Pegasus routes
UI changes:

Added account information to the main menu.
Improved quest UI
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Purposely didnt play any of the last 2 CBT's as I didnt want to burn out on the game before it was even released! Now open Beta is here I have the itch again, but because of the stupid rule that chars are wiped after OBT then I don't think I'll play it either and just wait for head start.
 
Archy said:
Purposely didnt play any of the last 2 CBT's as I didnt want to burn out on the game before it was even released! Now open Beta is here I have the itch again, but because of the stupid rule that chars are wiped after OBT then I don't think I'll play it either and just wait for head start.
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So is this confirmed that there will be a character wipe after this weekends OB?
 
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